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For Nietzsche, nihilism goes deeper than ‘life is pointless’ - Psyche
Apr 5, 2023 · For Friedrich Nietzsche, nihilism is a terrible psychological problem – a coping mechanism with deadly consequences Friedrich Nietzsche’s well-known reputation as a philosophical provocateur is partly the result of his commitment to disabusing his readers of a variety of beliefs: their beliefs in a higher purpose, in an afterlife, in disinterested knowledge, in the absolute value of ...
There is consolation in a philosophical approach to grief - Psyche
Jul 18, 2022 · is a professor and Personal Chair in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. He has published widely in ethical theory, practical ethics, and the philosophy of death and dying. His latest book is Grief: A Philosophical Guide (2022).
How the buildings you occupy might be affecting your brain
Sep 2, 2024 · is a Vice Chancellor’s doctoral scholar at the University of Cambridge and an affiliated researcher at the University College London Spatial Cognition Lab. Her research examines the impact of architecture on neurophysiology, with a specific interest in neuroimmunology.
Schadenfreude: why do we find joy in the pain felt by others?
Jul 9, 2024 · A brief history of schadenfreude – taking pleasure in the misfortune of another – from ancient China to Charlie Chaplin
Anger — Latest | Psyche
Articles, Films and practical Guides on anger, part of Psyche’s coverage of disorders and difficulties.
A philosophical approach can help you identify what truly matters
Jul 16, 2024 · is Paul W Frenzel Chair in Liberal Arts and professor of philosophy at the University of Minnesota. Her most recent book is What Do You Want Out of Life?: A Philosophical Guide to Figuring Out What Matters (2023). She lives in Minneapolis, US.
Rather than fearing getting old, here’s how to embrace it - Psyche
Apr 10, 2024 · Using mindfulness to grow older rather than get older To grow with age, I suggest practising various forms of mindfulness. Just as exercise for the body helps to maintain and improve physical health, mindfulness is mental training that flexes the mind for optimal health and wellbeing. It involves a curious investigation of the present moment – your thoughts, emotions and physical sensations ...
What a psychiatric diagnosis means – and what it doesn’t mean
Nov 14, 2024 · The crisscrossing web of causes doesn’t respect the boundaries of clinical description A diagnosis is a description Most psychiatric diagnoses are descriptive in nature: they refer to observable and reportable patterns of experiences and behaviours that cause distress or impairment in a person’s life. For example, a diagnosis of generalised anxiety disorder is made when someone experiences ...
How temptation works, and why it nearly stopped me writing this
Sep 16, 2024 · Temptation can be sneaky – a rationalising voice that subtly undermines your resolve. But there are ways to outsmart it My editor needs this essay from me by the end of the day today. I have plenty of time to finish it before then. And yet, even as I resolve to get it finished, I recognise the possibility that I won’t. What are the …